Rated
on
2023
Friendly, welcoming event with a personal pride shining through from the event organisers. Not an area I know well, but thought has gone into the course planning to take you through a contrast of pretty village...
2023
First ultra I have took part in, well stocked aid stations, was a bit worried about the self navigation but uploaded onto the garmin and all went well until the end where I went wrong and dropped 6th to 9th, bu...
2023
I loved it. I was one of the few who used the map book for navigation and really enjoyed it. Those using 'devices' didn't seem so happy but that's not the race organiser's issue. Beautiful course with plenty ...
2023
An excellent course and a very well organised event, this was not the first Go Beyond Challenge event I have done (I ran the Country to Capital in Jan 23) and it is unlikely to be the last. The route was varied...
2023
Lots of positives to say about this race! A great race with good organisation! Being able to park so close to the start/finish is a massive plus. Aid stations were reasonably spaced and all hosted by ve...
2023
Great event the Rose of the Shires was and I was so glad to be part of the day, running around the Northamptonshire countryside. I have done a few ultra marathons now and that has to be up there with the best...
2023
A good 'does what it says on the tin' ultra. The course is probably the main attraction of this event. Varied and some very nice scenery. The only complaint was the lack of markings and some runners either coul...
2023
My first attempt at an Ultra marathon of this distance, previously I did Shires and Spires. Now if I'm honest they are both great but I preferred Rose of the Shires.. Being local it made sense to take part and...
2023
Second time of completing this event. Lovely route taking in Northamptonshire villages and canals. Parking right next to the start is great and registration was very simple and quick. Proper toilets at the star...
2023
Having ran a few of the GoBeyond Ultra events, I thought I’d try my hand at the Rose of the Shires. Living locally, I was able to get out and recce the course over a few weeks, but nothing prepares you for a di...